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5 painful lessons from Iditarod mushers

5 painful lessons from Iditarod mushers

One musher bonked his head and will never again race without a helmet. Another found out it's hard to stop when you strip the brakes off your sled to go faster.
by The Associated Press

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Small colleges provide compelling storylines in Minnesota sports

Several interesting games are on tap Friday involving local teams in the Division III basketball tournaments.

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Earl Lloyd was basketball's Jackie Robinson. Why isn't he famous?

Earl Lloyd was basketball's Jackie Robinson. Why isn't he famous?

Lloyd, the NBA's first black player, wasn't celebrated like the baseball giant, but today his league occupies a far bigger place in the black imagination.
by Gene Demby

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Spring training a proving ground for Twins prospects

The Minnesota Twins take on Toronto Tuesday afternoon in Florida.

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Photos: Drama, athleticism and fun -- It's tournament time

Photos: Drama, athleticism and fun -- It's tournament time

The biggest high school tournament of the year is about more than boys' hockey. It's about pageantry, fun, the joy of winning and the agony of loss.

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Gophers men fall to Badgers, unlikely to net NCAA spot

Gophers men fall to Badgers, unlikely to net NCAA spot

Meanwhile, the Gopher women take on Ohio State Friday night in the Big Ten tournament.

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Minnesotans complete the Iditarod -- on fat bikes

Minnesotans complete the Iditarod -- on fat bikes

As the Iditarod sled dog competition is set to begin in Alaska, several Minnesotans are recuperating after finishing a version of the race on bikes.
by Peter Cox

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Vikings trade Matt Cassel to Buffalo

Vikings trade Matt Cassel to Buffalo

The Matt Cassel era is officially over. The Minnesota Vikings said Wednesday the team is trading the backup quarterback and one-time starter to the Bills.
by MPR News Staff

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North Star bike festival will return this summer

North Star bike festival will return this summer

The summer bike race attracts about 50,000 spectators and 250 professional bicyclists to the region. There are six races scheduled over five days from June 17-21.
by Jon Collins

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